Murray is a city situated on the Wasatch Front in the core of Salt Lake Valley in the U.S. state of Utah. Named for territorial governor Eli Murray,it is the state's fourteenth largest city. According to the 2020 census,Murray had a population of 50,637. Murray shares borders with Taylorsville,Holladay,South Salt Lake and West Jordan,Utah. Once teeming with heavy industry,Murray's industrial sector now has little trace and has been replaced by major mercantile sectors. Known for its central location in Salt Lake County,Murray has been called the Hub of Salt Lake County. Unlike most of its neighboring communities,Murray operates its own police,fire,power,water,library,and parks and recreation departments and has its own school district. While maintaining many of its own services,Murray has one of the lowest city tax rates in the state.
Zion's Co-operative Mercantile Institution was an American department store chain. It was founded in Salt Lake City,Utah,on October 9,1868 by Brigham Young. For many years it used the slogan,"America's First Department Store."
William Bowker Preston was the fourth Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1884 and 1907.
Ray P. Greenwood was a Utah State Legislator,Salt Lake County commissioner and Mayor of Murray,Utah. He was a lifelong resident of Salt Lake County and born near Sandy,Utah where he graduated from Jordan High School. He served in the field artillery overseas during World War I,and returned to be a farmer and cattle rancher.
James Clifford Hansen was mayor of Murray,Utah for two stints in office. He served as mayor during 1944-1945 and again from 1948-1957. Previous to being elected mayor,Hansen has served a total of 12 years as a Murray city commissioner. During his time in office,he was known for greatly expanding electric power generation for the municipally-owned utility and improving infrastructure for the city's water department.
William Ernest "Ernie" Smith served one term as mayor of Murray,Utah from 1946-1947. He preferred to be known as Ernest or Ernie to differentiate between him and his father. Ernest was son of local businessman William Smith who owned the Murray Meat and Grocery store and whom later oversaw the store.
Curtis L. Shaw was mayor of Murray,Utah from 1942 to 1943. He was born in Union,Utah March 1,1888. He was educated in the Fort Union area and was a farmer up to the time he moved to Murray in 1921. He was a general construction contractor since 1908 where he built homes as well as two power plants in Murray and one in Bountiful Canyon. He was a member of the Murray Lions Club for 14 years and was the chapter's vice president.
Charles Anderson (November 18,1875 –October 11,1949) was mayor of Murray,Utah from 1920 to 1923.
Norman W. Erekson was mayor of Murray,Utah from 1918 to 1919.
Chillion Letts "C.L." Miller was the first elected mayor of Murray,Utah from 1902 to 1903. Serving along with him were as City Recorder M.A. Williamsun and Councilmen James Gilbert,Reynolds Cahoon,Arthur E. White,Herbert S. Sanders and William Mccleary. Mayor Miller's term may well be called a period of organization. There were many offices and committees to be created to comply with law and to properly supervise the business interests of the city.
Gottlieb R. Berger served as mayor of Murray,Utah from 1934 to 1941. He was a foreman for the American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO),and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a son of Murray founding father Gottlieb Berger who served on the city council when the city was incorporated.
Frederick "Fred" Peters was mayor of Murray,Utah,United States,from 1932 to 1934. He was born at Gelderland,Netherlands,and came to Utah at the age of 1. As a young man he worked as a "moler" for the Union Pacific Railway. He later entered the mattress and upholstery business,and eventually started a wallpaper and interior decorating business. In 1912 he became City Marshal,and held this office until 1916. From 1916 to 1931,Peters was the city's health officer. During his administration,the new Murray city electric power plant was completed.
Isaac "Ike" Lester was mayor of Murray,Utah from 1923 to 1929. He was Murray's first mayor to serve three terms. Lester defeated incumbent Charles Anderson. Lester's term was noted for improving a lighting system for the city and offering a contract through Utah Power and Light Company for the service. He was a member of the fraternal order Woodmen of the World. Prior to his election,he was a Sergeant in 4th Regimental Cavalry in the Spanish–American War and was a chief in the Murray fire department.
Joseph H. Stratton was elected mayor of Murray,Utah from 1904 to 1905. He was one of the first candidates for mayor of the new city,but was defeated by Chillion L. Miller. During Stratton’s administration the Progress Company was granted a franchise to set poles and string wire to carry electric current within the limits of Murray city. In 1904,there was a move to bond the city for the purpose of installing a water system and proposed bonding but the matter did not develop into a bond. Murray city set up its water system and the first 21 hydrants were to be in place and ready for use in December 1905. The following streets received names Murray Street,Vine Street,and Atwood Street. During Mayor Stratton’s term the poll tax was discontinued. Murray also began acquiring or constructing public buildings such as a courthouse and jail.
Charles Brown was mayor of Murray,Utah from 1906 to 1909. He was the first mayor of Murray to serve two terms. From 1898 to 1933 he engaged in the grocery business in Murray. He was active in the LDS Church serving a church mission to California from 1896 to 1898. He was a graduate of Murray city public schools and Brigham Young University. During his tenure in office Murray started construction on sidewalks,street lighting,roads,and a city hall.
James Wilson McHenry was mayor of Murray,Utah from 1916 to 1917. McHenry was born in Nashville,Tennessee and moved to Murray in 1881. He worked for the LDS Church supervising its tithing yard in Salt Lake City. He helped organize the Murray Commercial Club and later formed the Salt Lake Commercial Club. He later oversaw the foundation of a West Jordan sugar beet factory.
The Joseph H. Frisby House is a historic house located at 209 North 400 West in Provo,Utah. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
James Townsend was an English Whig politician and Lord Mayor of London in 1772–73. He is believed to be England's first black member of parliament and the first black Lord Mayor of London.
William Jennings was the mayor of Salt Lake City,Utah Territory,from 1882 to 1885. A merchant and financier,Jennings has been described as "Utah's first millionaire".
Arthur Needham was a Washington State pioneer,haberdasher,and politician. When Shelton was incorporated as a city in 1890,Needham was among the five councilmen of the new City Council. He ran for mayor in 1898 as the Democratic nominee,but lost to the Republican candidate.
